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TBWD accepted by mail

Ventura Hall of Justice

Ventura County’s main courthouse. Handles traffic infractions from Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and Camarillo.

Address
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93009
Phone
(805) 289-8530
Clerk's Office
File your TBWD at this courthouse

Mail your completed form TR-205-2024 packet within 30 days of the citation date to:

Ventura Hall of Justice
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93009

Pay your ticket bail

California requires a bail deposit (equal to the fine) before a Trial by Written Declaration can be heard. Pay through Ventura Hall of Justice’s online pay portal.

Buy yourself more time — request an extension

Every extra week between the citation and your filing is another week the officer can forget. California courts routinely grant first-time extension requests as a matter of course — you generally do not need a hardship reason.

Typical grant
30 additional days
Method
Online form
Bail deadline
Usually extended along with the response deadline — confirm with the clerk.
Traffic clerk phone
(805) 289-8530
What to say

“I’d like to request a 30-day extension on my response deadline so I can prepare and file a Trial by Written Declaration. My casenumber is ____.”

Common California violations eligible by mail

Not legal advice. Courthouse addresses, hours, and filing procedures change. Verify with the official California court website before mailing or appearing.